Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensure:
  None
• Experience:
  
  1 year health care or social services experience
• Certification/Registration:
  None
• Other Skills and Knowledge:
  Strong relationship and collaboration skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community Basic Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  None
• Licensure:
  None
• Experience:
  
  None
• Certification/Registration:
  Community Health Worker Certification if available
• Other Skills and Knowledge:
  Additional language skills as applicable to community

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.